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MSW

At the end of three year MSW programme, the students will be able to:-

  • PO 1- To facilitate the learners to develop the foundations of social work practice by providing the theoretical input on the philosophy, values, methods, fields and approaches of human service profession and human resource management.
  • PO 2- To sensitize the learners about the contemporary socio-economic and cultural realties through field based learning and proficiency in helping skills and effective intervention strategies.
  • PO 3- To develop a professional approach in addressing human societal needs and become effective and efficient change agents in the social milieu.
  • PO 4- To develop an insight into one’s professional self and purposive use of the same in professional practice through integral transformative practices.
  • PO 5- To sharpen the learners’ skills in conceptualization, scientific assessment, analysis & interpretation and planning & intervention.

At the end of MSW programme the students will be capable of managing all the activities of an organization:-

  • PSO 1- Understand the management functions and its application.
  • PSO 2- Practice various accounting, statistical and mathematical tools for problem solving and decision making.
  • PSO 3- Practice analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • PSO 4- Develop entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
  • PSO 5- Acquire required personality traits for future career.
  • PSO 6- Understand business ethics and CSR of the organization.       
  • PSO 7- Build up Global perspective.

After completing each course under three year MSW programme the students will be able :-

SEMESTER 1

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR SOCIAL WORK

    • CO1- Understand basic concepts of sociology and its different dimensions.
    • CO2- Apply the concepts of sociology in Social Work practice.
    • CO3- Analyze different dimensions of prevailing social issues in India.
    • CO4- Recognize the linkage of social issues and the design of social work interventions.
    • CO5- Understand basic economic concepts and the economic situation in India.
    • CO6- Appraise the effect of national/global economy on social life in a society.

  • HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

    • CO1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the major influences in human development.
    • CO2 - Explain the structure and function of the brain.
    • CO3 - Understand the developmental changes in various developmental stages across the life span.
    • CO4 - Analyze the importance of developmental psychology in social work practice and be able to link with real life situations.
    • CO5 - Able to identify the use of theoretical concepts in lifespan stages in social work practice.Understand the theories related to human development.
    • CO6 -Understand the theories related to human development.

  • HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK

    • CO1 - Understand the history of social work approaches with respect to underlying ideologies and philosophies.
    • CO2 - Appreciate social work as a profession and to recognize the need and importance of Social Work Education, Training and Practice.
    • CO3 - Identify the importance of professional values and ethics in social work practice.
    • CO4 - Understand different fields of social work intervention and the issues and concerns of social work practice in India.
    • CO5 - Understand the social movements and role of social reformers in social welfare.
    • CO6 - Understand the present issues faced by social work profession.

  • SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS

    • CO1 - Understand Social Case Work as a method of Social Work and apply it as an intervention method.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the values and Principles of Social Case Work and to develop the capacity to practice them.
    • CO3 - Acquire the required skills for practicing social case work.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate ability to adopt a multi- dimensional approach in assessment.
    • CO5 - Able to document and social case work practice.
    • CO6 - Apply social case work method in various settings.

  • SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES

    • CO1 - Display an in- depth knowledge about the community organization process.
    • CO2 - Understand the use and practice of community organization in various fields of social work.
    • CO3 - Explain the role of social workers in social action and social reform for social development.
    • CO4 - Able to undertake social audit, social impact assessments.
    • CO5 - Able to analyze ongoing community organization programmes.
    • CO6 - Identity the emerging trends and experiments in community organization.

  • FIELD PRACTICUM 1

    • CO1 - Understanding a community in terms of its geographical, social, economic and political systems, power structures and their inter-relationships based on the theoretical understanding obtained from the courses in the semester.
    • CO2 - Understanding and practice the values and code of ethics of professional social work practice and familiarize with the principles of social work.
    • CO3 - Develop understanding of the assumptions, principles, phases and models of community organization.
    • CO4 - Knowledge of the structure and function of the decentralized governance system and various institutions in the community.
    • CO5 - Demonstrate professional rapport building skills with the people in the community.
    • CO6 - Demonstrate skills in social analysis and need assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation framework in a community setting.
    • CO7 - Demonstrate oral, written and presentation skills of communication in a community context.

SEMESTER 2

  • INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    • CO1 - Understand the fundamentals of human behavior.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate knowledge of classification and overview of psychological disorders.
    • CO3 - Develop insight about the theories of human personality.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate knowledge of concepts theories of social psychology.
    • CO5 - Analyze individual behavior in social context.
    • CO6 - Analyze the group behavior in social context.

  • COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

    • CO1 - Understand the process, the skills necessary and the principles to be abided by in helping individuals.
    • CO2 - Acquire knowledge of the theoretical and therapeutic approaches in counseling and Psychotherapies.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the process and techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapies.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate skills for ethical practice of counseling with different clients in various settings.
    • CO5 - Understand the concepts of Psychotherapy and various psychotherapeutic techniques.
    • CO6 - Demonstrate knowledge of skills and techniques of various psychotherapeutic interventions.

  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

    • CO1 - Demonstrate professionalism in their behaviour.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate skills in critical reflection in personal and professional practice contexts.
    • CO3 - Display knowledge and competence in life skills.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate skills in communication.
    • CO5 - Able to document social work practice in respective domain areas Display competence in management of teams and leadership in the practice context.

  • SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH GROUPS

    • CO1 - Understand Social Group Work as a method of Social Work and apply it as an intervention method.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate skills to apply the method for development and therapeutic work
    • CO3 - Understand the scope of Social Group Work in different settings.
    • CO4 - Understand group work as an instrument of change/development in individual in groups.
    • CO5 - Develop skills to work with different stages and record the process.
    • CO6 - Display therapeutic skills for Group Work practice.

  • SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

    • CO1 - Develop an understanding about the scientific approach to human inquiry.
    • CO2 - Understand Social research as a method of social work and to develop the appropriate skills to effectively implement the research methods and techniques in the field.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate skills in literature search.
    • CO4 - Able to design research proposals.
    • CO5 - Understand the relevance and be able to carry out appropriate statistical analysis in social work research.
    • CO6 - Independently evaluate different methodological approaches within qualitative research.

  • FIELD PRACTICUM 2

    • CO1 - Understand the functioning of a structured setting/agency – Primary or Secondary (e.g., a school, a hospital, or an institution providing services for people with inability, social, ’physical or mental).
    • CO2 - Understand in depth the application of Social Work methods in dealing with individuals (case work) and groups (group work).
    • CO3 - Develop the ability to do interventions ensuring clients’ participation.
    • CO4 - Be familiar with the method of social work research through field level application.
    • CO5 - Develop skill in writing academic articles based on practice experience.
    • CO6 - Develop the skill in recording.

SEMESTER 3

  • PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

    • CO1 - Understand in detail the nature, approaches and strategies of development projects.
    • CO2 - Analyze systematic approach to programme planning.
    • CO3 - Develop an understanding of the changing trends in participatory programme planning approach in government and NGOs.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate skills to handle various phases of Development projects.
    • CO5 - Understand the concepts of financial management of a project.
    • CO6 - Able to write project proposals.

  • ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

    • CO1 - Develop understanding of the evolution of administration as a science and as a method in Social Work Practice.
    • CO2 - Develop understanding and appreciate the utility of the administrative structures, processes and procedures in an organization.
    • CO3 - Acquire knowledge and skills in the use of different management techniques in HSO.
    • CO4 - Develop an understanding of elements of management.
    • CO5 - Understand concepts in organizational management.
    • CO6 - Acquire knowledge of the concept of social marketing and its scope in social work practice.

  • FIELD PRACTICUM 3

    • CO1 - To gain an in-depth knowledge of the specialization area.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD): RURAL & URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    • CO1 - Understand the concepts of rural and urban community development and the strategies and approaches for Rural & Urban Development.
    • CO2 - Understand the problems and issues of People in Rural/Urban/ Tribal/Coastal settings in India and the various Governmental programmes and interventions in these settings.
    • CO3 - Study the functioning of rural and urban local self-government (LSG) and cooperative institutions and their contribution towards Rural and Urban Development.
    • CO4 - Study the role of Civil Society and NGOS in Rural and Urban Development.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD):ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

    • CO1 - Develop perspective about the interrelatedness of human life and environment.
    • CO2 - Develop an understanding of problems arising out of environmental degradation and globalization.
    • CO3 - Study the role of social work practice in tackling environmental issues and disaster management.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD):COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

    • CO1 - Understand the concept of health and integrated approach to health in the context of Development.
    • CO2 - Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and implications for social work practice.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge on concepts of Community Health, community participation, vital indicators and demographic data of health.
    • CO4 - Develop skills for intervention in community health sector.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW):SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES

    • CO1 - Understand family as a social institution and the different conceptual frameworks for understanding marriage and family.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate an understanding of family Social Work.
    • CO3 - Familiarize with family life education programmes.
    • CO4 - Develop knowledge and skills of Family Therapy.
    • CO5 - Develop an understanding of Various Settings of family practice.
    • CO6 - Be acquainted with the various programmes for the welfare and development of the family.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW):POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

    • CO1 - Analysis of needs of children in various circumstances.
    • CO2 - Comprehensive understanding of legal provisions for children in India.
    • CO3 - Comprehensive understanding of schemes and programs in India to facilitate application in fieldwork.
    • CO4 - Analysis of needs and challenges faced by youth.
    • CO5 - Comprehensive understanding of legal provisions, schemes and programs for youths in India.
    • CO6 - Application of knowledge and skills in working with youth.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES: FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW):POPULATION DYNAMICS AND REPRODUCTIVE CHILD HEALTH

    • CO1 - Comprehensive understanding of basic demographic elements, measures and its applications in field of family and child welfare.
    • CO2 - Analysis of transition of population dynamics and its implications on family and households in order to aid assessments of individual cases.
    • CO3 - Critical evaluation of Population programs and policies in India and in the global context to develop perspectives and synthesize in framing programs/ activities in fieldwork.
    • CO4 - Comprehensive understanding of RMNCH Programs in India to aid in field work practicum.
    • CO5 - Analysis of factors leading to reproductive ill health burden in community and developing programmes to address them effectively.
    • CO6 - Building on professional skills and technical know-how to construct new IEC materials for propagation of RMNCH and Family Welfare.

  • Elective Courses: MEDICAL AND PSYCHATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW):CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

    • CO1 - Acquire understanding on the evolution of psychiatry and attitude towards mental illness.
    • CO2 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills of assessment in mental health settings.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge of clinical psychopathology.
    • CO4 - Develop an understanding of the nature, causes, types and treatment of mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults.
    • CO5 - Acquire knowledge of Socio-Cultural Factors influencing mental health.
    • CO6 - Develop a critical understanding of Mental Health Policies.

  • Elective Courses: MEDICAL AND PSYCHATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW):SOCIAL WORK IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH

    • CO1 - Develop an understanding of the holistic concept of Health.
    • CO2 - Understand and analyze different health problems in India.
    • CO3 - Assess the scope of social work methods in medical settings.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate skills for interventions in medical social work practice.
    • CO5 - Understand role and functions of a medical social worker in various settings.
    • CO6 - Analyse the standards of social work practice in health setting.

  • Elective Courses: MEDICAL AND PSYCHATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW):HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

    • CO1 - Understand the concept of health and integrated approach to health in the context of Development.
    • CO2 - Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and implications for social work practice.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge on concepts of Community Health, community participation, vital indicators and demographic data of health
    • CO4 - Develop skills for intervention in community health sector.

SEMESTER 4

  • SOCIAL LEGISLATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

    • CO1 - Understand the Indian Legal System and its functioning.
    • CO2 - Understand and appreciate the Indian Constitution with particular emphasis on the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
    • CO3 - Understand the nature of social legislation and the various.
    • CO4 - Explain salient features of legislations for family, women, children and other marginalized groups.
    • CO5 - Explain the concept of social policy and demonstrate skills in social policy analysis.
    • CO6 - Demonstrate skills of using legal procedures to defend the human rights of various marginalized groups.

  • GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK

    • CO1 - Understand the concept of gerontology and approaches to ageing.
    • CO2 - Analyse the process and issues of ageing.
    • CO3 - Analyse policies and programmes for elderly in India.
    • CO4 - Demonstrate skills in working with elderly.
    • CO5 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills for interventions in Gerontological Social Work.
    • CO6 - Explain and analyze institutional and non-institutional services for elderly.

  • FIELD PRACTICUM 4

    • CO1 - Gain an in-depth knowledge of the specialization area by working with an agency in the respective area.
    • CO2 - Practice adaptively all the methods of social work (both primary and secondary).

  • DISSERTATION

    • CO1 -Dissertation/Project is a three credit compulsory core course undertaken by each student during the fourth semester of the programme. Purpose of dissertation/project is to help the student researcher to get an understanding about the steps in social work research and the application of the theory of research methodology in a systematic manner. It shall be carried out under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Dissertation/Project work shall be completed by working outside the regular teaching hours.

  • INTERNSHIP

    • CO1 - The fourth and the last semester block placement is the culmination of practice training and the students are given preference to select their own agency, based on their interest areas within the framework of the specialization area.
    • CO2 - This placement is meant to give them the opportunity to work as professional Social Workers and take up individual assignments and responsibility.
    • CO3 - Students could also take up job in an organization and complete this requirement therein, provided that the learning objectives could be ensured.
    • CO4 - The focus is on ‘integrated social work practice’, wherein the student is expected to practice adaptively all the methods and skills with the expected attitudinal disposition.
    • CO5 - The tasks will depend on the agency and the student initiative (However, the fourth semester framework of tasks could be made use of).

  • ELECTIVE COURSES:COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

    • CO1 - An understanding of the strategic issues and organizational challenges in Human Resource Management.
    • CO2 - Relevant management competencies, leadership skills and analytical capabilities in HR management.
    • CO3 - Insight into the different strategies and approaches commonly adopted in Development Practise.
    • CO4 - An appreciation of the issues of managing changes in Human Resource Management.
    • CO5 - Access to a strong network and connections within the sector.
    • CO6 - Confidence to pursue a career in the Human Resource Management sector.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES:FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW):THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIELD OF FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE

    • CO1 - Understand and demonstrate skills in working with families.
    • CO2 - Understand and manage sexual dysfunctions.
    • CO3 - Apply cognitive behavioural techniques with marital partners.
    • CO4 - Apply therapeutic techniques with children.
    • CO5 - Understand and manage autism spectrum disorders and child sexual abuse.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES:FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW):SOCIAL WORK IN EDUCATION

    • CO1 - Understand the basics of child mental health and issues of children.
    • CO2 - Develop knowledge of the history of social work in schools.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills to work in educational settings.
    • CO4 - Able to deliver life skills education.
    • CO5 - Understand the multiple levels and systems operating to define schools and ways social workers can effectively practice at these various levels and within these systems.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES:MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW):SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH

    • CO1 - Able to apply psychosocial Treatment Methods for persons with Mental and Emotional Disorders.
    • CO2 - Understand Institutional approaches to provision of Mental Health Services.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the practice of Community Psychiatry and Rehabilitation.

  • ELECTIVE COURSES:MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW):SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

    • CO1 - Understand the basics of child mental health and issues of children.
    • CO2 - Develop knowledge of the history of social work in schools.
    • CO3 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills to work in educational settings.
    • CO4 - Able to deliver life skills education.
    • CO5 - Understand the multiple levels and systems operating to define schools and ways social workers can effectively practice at these various levels and within these systems.

  • COMPREHENSIVE VIVA

    • CO1 - Comprehensive Viva Voce shall be conducted at the end semester of the programme. The Viva covers questions from all courses in the programme. The Viva Voce shall be conducted by a team comprises of External Examiner appointed by the university and an Internal Examiner appointed by the college..